The 17 Best Aluminum-Free Deodorants That Really Work

08.06.2022, 12:40 allure.com

If just the thought of swapping out your go-to antiperspirant for an all-natural version makes you perspire, take a breath. Antiperspirants, which are classified as over-the-counter drugs, inhibit a normal bodily function — in other words, the formation of sweat — using their active ingredient, aluminum salts, says David Bank, an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. On the other hand, natural deodorants are typically made without aluminum. They're designed to keep you smelling fresh for hours with bacteria-sopping ingredients, including familiar favorites like baking soda.